Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation: 'We tried hard'

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , TEGNA3:16 AM. CDT August 07, 2017

US actress Anna Faris and US actor Chris Pratt (R) pose for a photograph upon arrival at the European Gala screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" in London on April 24, 2017. (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images, This content is subject to copyright.)

In a joint statement posted to their social media accounts, Pratt, 38, and Faris, 40, explained that they "tried hard for a very long time" and are "really disappointed." They have been married for eight years and have one child together, Jack, who will turn 5 in August.

"Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward," the statement added. "We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another."